2014 Zero SProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2014 Zero S. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-119 the manufacturer reports only 99% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 12, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Zero S has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2014 Zero S recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

99%repaired · 2015 Q4

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 14V-119 · Mar 12, 2014 · 94 vehicles · 93 repaired

Risk. If the rotor contacts the stator, the motor could seize, locking up the rear wheel which could increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Zero.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other S year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S median. How we score

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Own a 2014 S?

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